Fic: Vignette Series

[witchbitchwillow]

awwwwww, i love mini tara and rose/willow. thre so lovely and cute. they remind me of this play called " my mother said i never should". it has a lot of childhood scenes like this that are firly magically, nots as magically but stil the same kind of idea.



ellie needs more soon though!!



love ellie x x x x

*thats me as a vampire im so evil and skanky and i think im kinda gay*

*no candles? well i brought one its extra flamey!*

[Sela]

Oh, Sass, this was so sweet. Everytime I see that you've updated, I get this big ol' silly grin on my face because I just KNOW that you won't disappoint.



What I love most about your writing is that you manage to capture Willow and Tara's essences in every possible situation and at every age. Your characterizations of them never falter, and that's amazing. I never feel like I'm reading about two completely different people that just happen to have Willow and Tara's names. Thanks for that.



This is how Willow and Tara should be written. Beautiful work.



--Sela

[momentum]

Yes, well, I usually lurk here but I just had to reply for this particular vignette. See, the thing is... A little Willow is cute, but a little Willow with a scarf and her aviator gear? That is just downright adorable.



As always, Sassette, this is absolutely wonderful.



*creeps back into the woodwork*

[BoredNow99]

That was just lovely.

As soon as I read the words "Rose" and "Magic Helicopter" I got a big goofy grin on my face.

Thanks for that, I really needed it today.

- Em

"They were fluffy indigenous kittens. Until ME came along." - What Willow meant to say in Pangs.

[Sassette]

**wiltar: Thank you, Patricia - I'm glad you liked it *G*



**witchbitchwillow: I have to admit I'm rather partial to Lil' Tara and Lil' Rose/Willow, too. *G* ... and I'll have to look up that play. Sounds cute *G*



**Sela: Awww, shucks ... honestly, I'm expecting to write a real clunker any day now that everyone's going to absolutely hate *G* Then again, it's not like anyone would actually >tell< me if they hated it *shrug* All y'all are too darn nice. But thank you - I'm incredibly flattered you feel I'm hitting the characterizations no matter where I put them *G*



**momentum: LOL - I hope you've enjoyed your stay out of lurkerdom ... please, come again. But thank you ... I actually cracked myself up with that visual ... this tiny little Willow buzzing around in this helicopter I'm envisioning looking like the one from the Mad Max movies (which I haven't seen in years, and only vaguely remember ... my esteemed coworker Derek says the helicopter was in the second one. Thanks Derek *G*) ... anyway, envisioning that ... she just HAD to have the aviator gear. I'm really glad you liked it - and liked it well enough to de-lurk *G*



**BoredNow99: Thank you *G* I have no idea why, but something about writing the Lil' Tara and the Lil' Rose/Willow is incredibly fun. Really - it gives me a big ol' goofy grin, too.



-Sass

[Tiggrscorpio]

Sass, this was so beautiful. It actually brought happy tears to my eyes. Growing up, my family moved almost every year, so I never had any close friends. I can feel and sympathize with Tara's lonliness and the joy she feels at finally finding Rose. Just lovely.

*****

She's my everything!

[Ressick]

*turns into a little puddle of goo*



Awwwwwwwwwww... I wish Rose and her Magic Helicopter had shown up when I was like little Tara...



Res



"Promise?"

****

http://www.ressick.net

"I'm very seldom naughty." ~ Willow

[LeatherQueen]

That was so adorable, Sass! And the ending where she intends to show Tara the world? So very sweet.

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica

[Sassette]

**Tiggrscorpio: Aw, thank you *G* I'm really glad you liked it. And yeah, the moving thing can be rough. I'm very fortunate in that my dad got out of the Navy when I was five, but I do remember moving away from all my friends that last move ... and my older sister >really< remembers.



**Ressick: A puddle of goo. Wow, that's a new one. *blink blink* I'm ... ummm ... not sure to help out with that one. Fainting, falling, clinging to the sides of cliffs ... those I'm familiar with. This - this is a stumper. Heh ... I wish I had >had< a Magic Helicopter, so I could have flown off and had adventures with Tara.



**LeatherQueen: Why, thank you *G* I just ... felt like writing something cute. And what's cuter than a little itty-bitty Willow and Tara?



-Sass

[blameburner]

I adore this. It's like having my own personal imaginary friend. Kinda sorta.



It's so cute, but what I like even more is that it ties into AD, giving me even more insight into that story.



Simply lovely.

"And remember... if you hurt her I will beat you to death with a shovel. A vague disclaimer's nobody's friend. Have fun!"

[The Rose24]

Awwwww. Adorable once again.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[Puff]

OH Sass that was so sweet I have a happy little smile on my face now

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You know, it's a real deal relationship and that's why people can relate to it
Amber Benson

[VampNo12]

Aw Sassette this vignette put a big smile on my face, especially after I had the unpleasant experience of being forced by friends to watch the Buffy season finale. Eight year old Tara and Rose are too adorable for words, and I loved how you capture Tara's various emotions in such a small span of time. In other words, she is sad her "bestest-girl type friend Rose" hasn't visited in a week, then she starts getting excited at hearing the helicopter, but when she sees the smoke she if filled with dread that her new friend may get hurt.



Also I enjoyed the contrast between Rose telling Tara that her friends Xander and Jesse didn't believe she could build and pilot the magic helicopter, but Tara on the other hand, having complete faith in Rose's capabilities. Lastly I loved that even though, Tara was unsure about piloting the helicopter, Rose makes her feel she can conquer all her fears. And I loved this line "One day, Tara would fly with her on her Magic Helicopter, and Rose would show her the world" (ie it gives a sense that together they can face any challenge, and at the same time revel in new discoveries).

Edited by: VampNo12  at: 5/28/02 12:32:28 am

[AutumnT]

Autumn stumbles into the thread after a delightful weekend in NYC to find not one, but two updates.



Woo and hoo.



And now I'm all about doing laundry. Or is that doing it in a laundry room?

Autumn

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Well, the reindeer part was nice...

[fidds]

Yay update - so cute!! brilliant update



*Hannah*

[bulldog tidnab]

Quote:

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"You make me feel brave," Tara said softly. "You make me feel brave enough to fly."



Rose felt a hundred feet tall at Tara's words, but she could tell that Tara was still nervous about her Magic Helicopter. That was okay, though, because they could play something else, and one day, Tara would fly with her on her Magic Helicopter, and Rose would show her the world.

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*sigh*

oh my, but that was cute.... in a beautiful way.



you know, the characters in this series remind me vaguely of a couple on this one show i used to watch... hmm, what was it again? "Fluffy the Vampire Layer"? something like that....



at any rate, i think i've figured out what i enjoy the most about your writing Sass. it really flows and feels true ya know? it is obvious in your writing that you truly do love W/T. the best thing is that you do this incredibly well and everything i have read thus far of yours has been, quite simply, a joy to read.

or to put it more simply:



FAWN

And so we live to fight another day.

[mollyig]

Adorable. Rose makes Tara feel safe and brave. Truly lovely.



Sass, you're a wonder!

Adding up the total of a love that's true, multiply life by the power of two
Indigo Girls

[earthlovinwicca]

aww i am really enjoying this. the last one was just so cute. more please.

[xita]

This is too adorable. They would fly and Rose would show her the world... sigh. They are so romantic even as little kids, with this deep love and trust in each other.

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Willow and Tara Love

Truly and Forever

[Katharyn]

Lovely... really, really lovely.



I often try to find some deep insight to give in feedback... I often fail. This time I am stuck at lovely.



Katharyn

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You hear that baby? I am going nowhere.

[tommo]

There's such an innocence and simplicity about the way they feel for one another in this story, Sassette. It sums up perfectly just how wonderful they are as a couple without all the extraneous details of life getting in the way. I love it. Thanks.



Oh and by the way; I figured out what the extra thing is. It's passion.

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"Smut now." - Dark Madfic Tommo

[Grimaldi]

yay more young Willow and Tara

Rose/Willow writing Hi Tara was sweet.

Oh my god, they killed... oh, nevermind!

I got news for you pal, you ain't leadin' but 2 things right now Jack and shit..and Jack left town

Wash your hands, they've been up a bear

[oneinten]

That was so cute Sass! I loved Rose in her aviation gear and how Tara was too scared to even hope.



Their trust in one another and genuine friendship is so cute! You're making me smile this goofy smile at work now!



Can't wait for more! Yess Goddess is certainly a title for you!



kath



edited to add: I really like how you brought them back to the sunflower field. It was nice to revisit that!

Edited by: oneinten at: 5/28/02 8:11:45 am

[TrueXena]

Can't say much more that "awwwww how sweet and cute and adorable!"



*wonders off with a silly grin on her face*

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Tara: "C-can you just be kissing me now?" - in 'Entropy'

Tara: "Its good to be a chicken casserole." -in 'Answering Darkness' By: Sassette

Tara: "Evil's....good." - in 'Seeing Red' (shooting script)

[tiyodragon]

Fabulous!



Loved the smoke sky-writing. You make Willow the ultimate romantic, even at 8, and yes I agree with Tommo....it's passion.



tiyo

[jdcioffi]

Young Tara and "rose" are the most adorable creatures ... I love their interactions. It's awesome how you show Tara's insecurities, but not grown up insecurities ... child-like ones. (IE, Thinking Rose was gone b/c she liked Jesse/Xander better ...).



I simply adore this snippets of life ... and await the next one.

JD

"I smell the smelly smell of something that smells smelly!" (SpongeBob Squarepants)

[bulldog tidnab]

this thread.... on the 2nd page? no no no.... this will NOT do.



*BUMP*

And so we live to fight another day.

[Cicca]

Thank you for this fantastic series.

I'm a bit slow and only started catching up this weekend. Bad me!



Each of these vignettes is so sweet and delightful. I wish I'd have known about them to read after recent Buffy-watching. Great antidote.

so what is love then is it dictated or chosen does it sing like the hymns of 1000 years or is it just pop emotion

[AmberBensonRockzMyWorld]

WoW, Your quick. I didn't have to wait long at all. Woo Hoo. You totally Rock! Okay, Well, Much Love,

Lisa

PS--#10??

This is our Last Embrace, Must I dream and Always see your face.~ Jeff Buckley "Last goodbye"

[Sassette]

Wow ... lot of fun feedback. Just some responses, then I'm going to finish up #10, which, of course, I hope all y'all will like *G*



**blameburner: I'm really glad you like it ... when I came up with the bit in AD where Tara had dreamt of Willow as a young girl, I was really drawn to the idea. It's a whole lot of fun to write, kind of like expanding on AD without having to sit down and pound out the lengthy sequel.



**The Rose24: Heh ... yeah, they're adorable. And they just kind of pop into my head every now and again in all of their cute glory and insist that I write about them. Demanding little things



**Puff: Excellent! *G* It warms the cockles of my cold stoney heart to pass out happy little smiles.



**VampNo12: Ewww ... the finale. I'm more than happy to provide therapy in the form of cute/schmoopy vignettes *G* But thank you - I really appreciate your comments *G*



**Autumn: Oh, my dear Autumn ... I hope you had a delightful time in NYC. I'm glad you enjoyed the super-extra-magnetic quality of the "gettin' busy during Hush Little Lesbian Magnets". And yes ... the laundry room is a fine place for doing it. Go forth, dear Autumn, and bring the Lesbian Love to a laundry room near you.



**fidds: Thank you *G* I'm really glad you liked it.



**bulldog_tidnab: Awww ... more fawning? *blush* Thanks! I do, in fact, love W/T ... which is why I bother writing these at all. They're wonderful girls, and I just want much W/T happiness - because they deserve it. I'm all about the justice.



**mollyig: Why, thank you *G* And yeah ... if you had a friend with a Magic Helicopter who could do anything, wouldn't you feel safe and brave, too? *G*



**earthlovinwicca: Heh ... workin' on more. But thank you ... I'm glad you like these little snippets.



**xita: Thanks, xita. And yes, they're very romantic. Don't take this the wrong way (*G*), but that's really how I see the friendships that little kids have with each other. When puberty hits, the nature of friendship changes drastically, but before, it's this kind of connection where this other person who is your bestest friend makes you feel like you're better ... that you can do things with your friend at your side that you wouldn't dare dream of doing alone. It's a very romantic sentiment, and one that adults share with other adults who are partners, whereas kids share with other kids who are friends.



**Katharyn: Heh ... 'lovely' is just fine *G* In fact, I rather like it.



**tommo: Passion, huh? I'll have to think about that - in a non-dirty sense *G* And I think you've managed to hit on just why I enjoy writing the 'Lil Tara and 'Lil Rose/Willow stuff ... because it is so very simple and so very innocent, and beautiful because of it.



**Grimaldi: LOL ... thank you *G* That was actually my personal favorite part ... this little "Hi Tara" written in the sky with a big ol' smiley face after it *shrug* I amuse myself *G*



**oneinten: Heh ... hope no one at work asked about the smile ... that one's a little hard to explain. And I love the sunflower field ... I figure Tara likes it there, too. 'Cuz, y'know, she's a sunflower *G*



**TX: Heh ... thank you, TX *G*



**tiyodragon: Well, even at 8, Willow >is< the ultimate romantic. Because, really, she just wants to make Tara smile. And thank you *G*



**jdcioffi: Vignette 10 >will< be up tonight. And I have to admit, I love writing about lonely little Tara with all her insecurities... not because I even remotely like that she's lonely and insecure, but because I get to write about her meeting a very special friend who loves her very much.



**bulldog_tidnab: LOL ... personally, I don't mind if I hit the second page .... though I appreciate your enthusiasm in bumping the thread.



**Cicca: Heh ... don't worry about coming into the thread late ... just means you get more W/T Goodness all in one sitting *G* But thank you ... I'm glad I could help out with the Post-Buffy-S6-Fiasco feelings. I know it's why I'm writing, and if these help all you reading half as much as they help me, I'm really >really< flattered.



**AmberBensonRockzMyWorld: Well, yeah ... when I have an idea, it only takes me about an hour, sometimes less, to write up four pages. Most of these are only two or so ... therefore, time permitting and ideas popping into my head, I could write one a day. Not that I'm going to, mind you - I >do< have other stuff to do ... but, I'll post these as often as they demand. And #10 will be up later tonight.



-Sass